🌱 Abortion Lawsuit + Boise Parking Increase + Traveling Thieves

Morning, Boise! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Boise Daily. The Idaho Supreme Court is being asked to stop Idaho's newest anti-abortion law. Phone users will pay a few cents more to park in downtown Boise, and many local businesses are pleased with arrest of two women over the weekend. You can sit on the Board of Trustees for our local library and look back on Freak Alley.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cooler. High: 56 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. In an expected move, Planned Parenthood is asking the Idaho Supreme Court to block Senate Bill 1309, Idaho's new "Texas-style" abortion law. KTVB-TV staff writes Planned Parenthood calls the new law "unlawful and unenforceable under the Idaho Constitution." The new law is scheduled to take effect April 22. (KTVB)
2. If you use your phone to pay for parking downtown, expect an increase in processing fees. KBOI-AM staff inform parkers the fee will rise 10 cents to 35 cents to cover fees for each transaction beginning on Friday. (KBOI)
3. Two women, reportedly part of a traveling theft crew, were arrested over the weekend according to CBS2 news staff. Kimberly Haynes and Shannon Porter were arrested for thefts in Twin Falls, Mountain Home, Nampa, Meridian, Garden City, and Boise with $37,000 worth of products found in their vehicle. (Idaho News)
4. If you love books and want a say in Boise's Library, Boise Public Library's Board of Trustees is seeking applicants. If you are interested in applying, you must have the ability to meet monthly, be a resident of the City of Boise and be willing to serve a five-year term. (Boise Patch)
5. Looking back is fun and many times, informative. LITE-FM's Michelle Heart looks back on Boise's public art area known as Freak Alley with 26 vintage photos of art from the past. (107.9 LITE FM)

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Today in Boise:

• The CAES Energy Policy Institute, based at Boise State University, hosts Power Talks. These virtual events examine aspects of energy policy and decision-making. The next segment of the series covers wildfire-grid planning, tribal energy, electric vehicles infrastructure and more. (Noon)
• Don't be late for this one. Join Boise State University for a student-led discussion with Joseph Ferrari, Ph.D., professor of psychology at DePaul University. Ferrari is a published researcher, author, public speaker and expert on procrastination. (3:45 p.m.)
• Capital High School will host Boise High School for a varsity tennis match on Thursday. (4:30 p.m.)
• Borah High School will host a College Info Night on Thursday for all interested students. (6 p.m.)
• Global Lounge is honored to host Culture For Change, "Boise Sew Together Class" on Thursdays. The materials needed for the class and sewing machines are included. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Boise State University alum Andie Kelly, a graphic designer, illustrator and muralist for hire, represented Bronco Nation last week during @TreefortFest in downtown Boise." (Instagram)
• Idaho Humane Society: "In June 2021, the Idaho Humane Society assisted the Elmore County Sheriff’s Department with the seizure of 27 dogs kept in deplorable conditions at 13703 W Tilli Road, Oasis, Idaho." (Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "After a two-year hiatus, Easter EGGstravaganza at Zoo Boise is back, and bigger and better than ever. Come meet the Easter Bunny and animal friends as they pass out over 30,000 pieces of candy and watch the zoo animals." (Facebook)
• BOISE FARMERS MARKET: "Lions Mane Mushrooms just added to the BFM Drive-thru Online Store! So good for you and so delicious! If you've already shopped, you can go back to the store and add some to your order." (Instagram)
• Boise Philharmonic: "Thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend and experienced Dance, Dance, Dance! with us at The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts and NNU Brandt Center." (Facebook)

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— John Braese

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